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The Indian Army rescued 135 tourists stranded in landslide-hit North Sikkim, where road links were snapped. About 1,000 tourists remain stuck in Lachen. Under Operation Him Setu, troops opened routes and evacuated vehicles. The Border Roads Organisation continues snow clearance as rescue efforts intensify near Chungthang amid harsh weather.
AP CM Chandrababu has approved key reforms in the Andhra Pradesh revenue system, including the printing and distribution of 1.12 crore pattadar passbooks to secure landownership. Officials have been tasked with completing the initiative by March 2027. Also, around 1.37 lakh acres of land will be removed from the prohibited 22A list, enhancing farmers’ rights.
Donald Trump warned Tehran that a two-week ceasefire may be temporary, saying US forces will remain deployed around Iran until a “real agreement” is fully honoured. Posting on Truth Social, he cautioned that any violation could trigger stronger military action, declaring the “shooting starts” if compliance fails amid tensions with the United States.
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The film ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is facing fresh legal challenges as Trimurti Films filed a petition in the Bombay High Court, claiming the song ‘Hum Pyaar Karne Wale’ was used without authorization. This follows an earlier copyright dispute over the story. Despite the controversies, the film continues to dominate the box office, earning over Rs. 1,600 […]
AP CM Chandrababu is set to visit Bapatla’s Surepalli today to distribute error-free land title passbooks under ‘Your Land-Your Right’ initiative. The AP govt, correcting past survey mistakes, has already issued 22.79 lakh passbooks this year, with 3,658 more for local farmers today. He will also hold a meeting to engage directly with the farming […]
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren urged Assam voters to cast their votes, calling it a day to determine their rights, dignity, and future. Campaigning for 16 seats with Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, he appealed especially to tea tribe communities, emphasizing voting as a stand against injustice, lies, and plutocracy, and urged unity for a brighter future.
Rajampet YSRCP MP Peddireddy Mithun Reddy received significant relief from the Vijayawada ACB court in connection with the liquor scam case. He is no longer required to report to the SIT office every Friday and has been permitted to apply for a passport by depositing Rs. 1 lakh. The court’s ruling relaxed several restrictions previously […]
Former Union Minister Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury, 89, passed away in Kolkata due to age-related ailments. A veteran Congress leader from Malda, he served as Kaliachak MLA and Malda Dakshin MP and was MoS for Health in the UPA government. His son, Isha Khan Choudhury, now carries forward the family’s political legacy. Last rites will […]
Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a heart-breaking one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans last night, marking their fourth such narrow loss in IPL history so far. The DC team previously lost by a single run to CSK, Gujarat Lions, and RCB. No other IPL franchise has endured as many one-run defeats, highlighting a recurring heartbreak.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 77371.78, down at 191.12 points or 0.25%, and the Nifty was at 23917.80, down at 79.55 points or 0.33%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 92.62 against the dollar.
As of 9 am today, Kerala has reported a 10.6% voter turnout in the 2026 Keralam Assembly polls, while figures for Assam and Puducherry are still awaited. Polling, which began at 7 am, is proceeding peacefully across all regions and will continue until 5 pm in Assam and 6 pm in Kerala and Puducherry.
Pradeep Ranganathan’s “LIK,” directed by Vignesh Shivan, releases on April 10 but has generated surprisingly low buzz, especially in the Telugu market. Despite his strong fan base, promotions have underperformed. With “Dacoit” releasing the same day, only strong word of mouth can drive momentum. Success hinges on the love story connecting with audiences.
Amid oil shortage in Pakistan, the PAK govt has sharply raised fuel prices, pushing petrol to ₹458 per liter and diesel to ₹520 per liter. In response, auto drivers in Lahore organized large-scale protests, calling for an immediate rollback of prices and action against black marketing, highlighting public frustration over soaring transportation costs.
As Kerala heads to polls, Mallikarjun Kharge urged voters to elect a government that listens, cares, and delivers. Highlighting rising unemployment, financial distress, and farmer struggles, he called for unity and progressive values. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra echoed the message, urging people to choose change and support the UDF. Vote counting is on May 4.